A family in Kitui County is celebrating an extraordinary moment of faith and gratitude after two biological brothers were ordained as Catholic priests on the same day in a rare event that has inspired the local Christian community. Kitui Family Celebrates as 2 Brothers Ordained Catholic Priests Same Day: “God’s Calling” Rev Fr Julius Nguthu Muthoka and Rev Fr Nicholas Mutinda Muthoka were ordained into the priesthood in the Catholic Diocese of Kitui. The ceremony was held at St Charles Lwanga School, marking the culmination of years of spiritual formation, sacrifice and dedication to the Church. According to the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, the brothers, who hail from Our Lady of Protection Shrine Parish Museve, St Peter’s Waluku Station, share more than a family bond.
They now share the sacred responsibility of serving God and His people as ordained priests. Fr Julius, the fifth-born child in the family, and Fr Nicholas, the sixth-born, have journeyed side by side from childhood to the altar, creating a story that many faithful have described as both rare and inspiring. For their parents, the occasion was deeply emotional. Witnessing not one but two sons answer God’s call to the priesthood is a blessing few families experience. The family expressed profound gratitude to God for the gift of seeing both sons dedicate their lives to the service of the church, describing the double ordination as a moment of immense joy and fulfilment. Catholic faithful from their home parish and beyond joined in celebrating the milestone, praising the brothers for their commitment and perseverance throughout their years of formation. Church members noted that the ordination serves as a powerful reminder that vocations continue to flourish within families and communities that nurture faith and devotion. The brothers’ journey has been described as a beautiful testament to God’s call, with many believers seeing their story as evidence that faith can inspire multiple generations and family members to serve in different capacities within the church.
“Their shared journey from the same home to the same altar is a powerful witness that God’s love continues to raise faithful labourers for His harvest,” one parish member remarked during the celebrations. Messages of congratulations poured in from clergy, parishioners and well-wishers, who offered prayers for the newly ordained priests as they begin their ministry. Many expressed hope that their story would inspire young people discerning religious vocations and encourage families to support children who feel called to serve the church. As the siblings embark on their priestly mission, the faithful have pledged to keep them in prayer, asking God to guide them with wisdom, humility and strength. Their double ordination is a rare and remarkable milestone not only for their family but also for the Catholic Diocese of Kitui, highlighting the enduring power of faith, family and vocation. For one proud family in Kitui, the celebration is about more than an achievement. It is the fulfilment of a calling, the answer to years of prayer, and the beginning of a new chapter as two brothers step forward together to serve Christ and His church.
